Authors Jacqueline Woodson, Dave Eggers, Yuyi Morales and Meg Medina Take the BookExpo Stage to Discuss Their Upcoming Works and Tackle Topics of Diversity, Citizenship, Immigration and Inclusiveness

Norwalk, CT, January 19, 2018: ReedPOP’s BookExpo is bringing together some of literature’s most prominent Children and Young Adult authors for one of the show’s most popular events – the Children’s Book & Author Breakfast. Drawing more than 1,000 attendees for a morning of lively conversation with literary giants, the Children’s Book & Author Breakfast continues to be one of the most sought-after events of the show and this year will tackle some of the most relevant topics of the day.

Recently appointed as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jacqueline Woodson will take the stage to talk about her two forthcoming books, The Dream of America and The Day You Begin. The Dream of America will be Woodson’s first middle-grade novel since National Book Award winner Brown Girl Dreaming, and celebrates the tight bond formed by six students whose lives intersect in an experimental classroom in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. In The Day You Begin, Woodson and two-time Pura Belpré Illustrator Award winner, Rafael López, have teamed up to create a poignant and heartening book about what it's like to be a new kid.

Bestselling author Dave Eggers will talk about his upcoming children’s book, What Can a Citizen Do?, a playful and poignant exploration of what it means to be a citizen intended to encourage children to become politically active. They will be joined by Caldecott Honor book artist and five-time Pura Belpré Award winner Yuyi Morales, who tells her own immigration story in Dreamers, a picture-book tribute to the transformative power of hope and reading. Additionally, Pura Belpré Author Award winner Meg Medina will discuss her upcoming middle-grade novel, Merci Suárez Changes Gears, a coming-of-age tale following strong-willed sixth-grader Merci Suárez as she navigates difficult changes with friends, family, and everyone in between. Finally, a surprise special guest will be announced shortly.

Taking place Friday, June 1, the BookExpo Children’s Book & Author Breakfast will kick off the final day of the 3-day event, further establishing BookExpo as the must-attend destination for the publishing industry.

"As one of the most anticipated events each year, the Children’s Book & Author Breakfast attracts a large audience looking to discover breakout talent in the world of children’s and young adult literature and we know that this year’s speakers will not disappoint,” said Brien McDonald, Event Director of BookExpo. “With works ranging in topics from immigration to growing up, each of these authors is exploring what it means to belong in a unique and pivotal way that is sure to lead to an unforgettable conversation.”

Full program information can be found below:

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

8:00AM - 9:30AM CHILDREN’S BOOK & AUTHOR BREAKFAST (Main Stage)

The Friday morning breakfast will feature Jacqueline Woodson, author of The Day You Begin and The Dream of America (Penguin Young Readers); Dave Eggers, author of What Can a Citizen Do? (Chronicle Books); Yuyi Morales, author of Dreamers (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House Publishing, Inc.); and Meg Medina, author of Merci Suarez Changes Gears (Candlewick Press). The event’s host will be announced at a later date.

The Children’s Author breakfast compliments an exciting line-up of Children’s publishers exhibiting on the show floor including Candlewick, Capstone, Carson-Dellosa, Kumon, Phidal, Phoenix and new to the show 50/50 Press.

BookExpo is North America’s largest gathering of book trade professionals attracting an audience from around the globe. The event is designed to lead the global publishing industry to its consumer driven future and celebrate storytelling in all its forms. It’s the place where industry, authors and readers converge to define the direction of the publishing industry for years to come. BookExpo provides a focused professional environment to discover emerging authors and the next blockbuster titles, engage with the world’s most influential publishers and learn from industry leaders and peers. BookExpo is organized with the support of association partners including the Association of American Publishers (AAP), the American Booksellers Association (ABA) and the Association of Authors’ Representatives (AAR).

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